Birthday Cake for Boyfriend
This homemade birthday cake for boyfriend is a sweet and simple way to celebrate his special day. With moist sponge layers and fluffy frosting, it’s made to impress — and made with love.
Equipment
- 8-inch Cake Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or Hand Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder optional, for chocolate version
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- food coloring or melted chocolate optional, for flavor variation
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mix, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- (Optional) Stir in cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost and decorate your cake as desired.
Notes
Customize the flavor with cocoa, extracts, or food coloring. Use a piping bag for personalized decoration or try baking as cupcakes for individual servings.